Kota bharu: A 72-year-old woman was injured in a snatch theft incident at Kampung Paloh Rambai, Ketereh, here this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Azmir Damiri reported that in the 10.30 am incident, the victim was burning rubbish in her house compound when she was approached by two unidentified men riding a motorcycle.

'One of the suspects dismounted and snatched a bracelet from the victim's left wrist before pulling the necklace she was wearing,' Mohd Azmir stated in a statement today. The victim struggled in self-defence, which resulted in her being dragged on the road for about 10 metres before both suspects fled the scene.

The incident left the victim with injuries and financial losses amounting to tens of thousands of ringgit. Mohd Azmir added that the case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code, with ongoing efforts to trace the suspects.

He also issued a reminder to the public to be mindful of their surroundings and not to display valuables excessively, as this could make them targets for criminals.